As Jennifer Hudson’s Spirit Tunnel Videos Continue To Go Viral, She Shared The Sweet Reason Why She Started Them

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It’s hard to imagine someone ignoring the fact that we all crave some daily joy in today’s fast-paced world. Many people find solace and happiness by looking forward to their favorite shows, which are conveniently scheduled for 2025 on TV. One show that has been making headlines recently is “The Jennifer Hudson Show“. This program has gained popularity over the past few months due to its unique “Spirit Tunnel” entrance used to welcome guests onto the stage. Now, the show’s Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-winning host has shared the inspiration behind this special tradition.

What Did Jennifer Hudson Say About Starting Her Show’s Spirit Tunnel Tradition?

Securing and maintaining a talk show’s (or any show’s) broadcast is an achievement that demands not only the skills and commitment of everyone involved, but also a fair share of good fortune. To make the show shine brighter among others, it’s beneficial to have a unique feature. Remarkably, The Jennifer Hudson Show, now in its third season, has found just that with its Spirit Tunnel entrances. As guests arrive, they are greeted by Jennifer Hudson’s Dreamgirls team who line the hallway leading to the stage entrance, dancing, clapping, and singing a special welcome song.

The custom has almost entirely dominated social media, enabling fans to create their own renditions to mark various events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and even more uncommon occasions like expressing affection for exceptional roommates. When discussing the Spirit Tunnel’s growing popularity during the third season with people, Hudson mentioned:

For Season 3, our aim and purpose was all about embracing joy. What could be more effective in spreading this happiness than music? And now, the entire globe is joining us in the chorus of singing and chanting.

As someone who’s yet to witness the captivating Spirit Tunnel in motion, it can be challenging to fully grasp the sense of delight it evokes, given its viral popularity. However, upon experiencing it firsthand, I guarantee that you too might find yourself enchanted and reconsidering your initial thoughts.

Frankly, it’s hard not to be completely captivated by that energy! To be honest, I found myself deeply engrossed, as I was 12 clips into a long playlist of Spirit Tunnels, only to remember an article I needed to complete. Despite already watching several videos of this phenomenon, the allure of the spiritual experience is so strong when witnessing a Spirit Tunnel collapse.

How did this walk of joy originate initially? In a different video on JHud’s YouTube channel, the well-known former American Idol contestant and her team disclosed that they initiated it behind the scenes to motivate Hudson before performances. What started as ordinary applause and cheers morphed into the catchy chants you see now, which have since become a regular routine for the show’s guests (although participating in the attention and passing through the Spirit Tunnel is entirely optional).

Currently, a variety of well-known individuals such as Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow from the movie “No Good Deed”, Keke Palmer and Sza (each separately) who starred in “One of Them Days”, Penn Badgley, the lead of “You”, along with Joshua Jackson, Damon Wayans Jr., Jelly Roll, Michelle Obama, Kevin Hart, and Gwen Stefani have all been guests on this show.

Indeed, the Spirit Tunnel is an experience worth sharing, whether you personally participate or simply watch others enjoying it. As Jennifer Hudson rightly points out, witnessing its joy can bring a genuine grin to your face every time.

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2025-05-21 23:31